Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry

Aims & Scope

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry brings together clinically oriented, peer reviewed work of the highest distinction from an international and multidisciplinary perspective, offering comprehensive coverage of clinical and treatment issues across the range of treatment modalities.

Clinical Child Psychology and Psychiatry is interested in advancing theory, practice and clinical research in the realm of child and adolescent psychology and psychiatry and related disciplines.

The journal directs its attention to matters of clinical practice, including related topics such as the ethics of treatment and the integration of research into practice.

Multidisciplinary in approach, the journal includes work by, and is of interest to, child psychologists, psychiatrists and psychotherapists, nurses, social workers and all other professionals in the fields of child and adolescent psychology and psychiatry.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.888

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	67

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5806

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	832

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science
• Medline

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Medicine and Psychology, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Desisting and persisting gender dysphoria after childhood: A qualitative follow-up study

  Citation: 332

  Authors: Thomas D., Roeline, Fijgje, Peggy T.

• Belonging and Connection to School in Resettlement: Young Refugees, School Belonging, and Psychosocial Adjustment

  Citation: 287

  Authors: Maryam, B. Heidi

• Is social media bad for mental health and wellbeing? Exploring the perspectives of adolescents

  Citation: 269

  Authors: Michelle, Nisha, Natasha, Jason, Seyda, Paul

• Dropping Out of Child Psychotherapy: Issues for Research and Implications for Practice

  Citation: 245

  Authors: Alan E.

• Parenting Related to Child and Parental Psychopathology: A Descriptive Review of the Literature

  Citation: 225

  Authors: Turid Suzanne, Arne, Alv A.

• Young people with features of gender dysphoria: Demographics and associated difficulties

  Citation: 191

  Authors: Vicky, Elin, Michael

• School-based Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy Group Intervention for Refugee Children who have Experienced War-related Trauma

  Citation: 182

  Authors: Kimberly A., Patrick A., William

• The Parentified Child

  Citation: 142

  Authors: Louise, Delia

• Mental Health Problems among Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youths Ages 14 to 21

  Citation: 141

  Authors: Anthony R

• Mindfulness with Children and Adolescents: Effective Clinical Application

  Citation: 136

  Authors: Miles, Jeremy

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